Ozawa Tsuyoshi

Image courtesy of Ozawa Tsuyoshi

I learned about the work of Ozawa Tsuyoshi while at the Mori. He was not currently showing there, but he had an exhibition there a few years back. A lot of his work seems to be a demonstration more than actual artwork. Normally, I would not look at that type of work twice, but his “food gun” work is pretty amazing. Plus, the reasoning behind it is very intelligent. All of these woman are holding vegetables that help to make a traditional dish. After the gun is constructed and the picture is taken, the vegetables are used to cook the dish for everyone to share. Also, the use of vegetables as weapons gives a unique spin on the use of guns and how their use in our world is utterly ridiculous.

Archan Nair

Image courtesy of Archan Nair

I was introduced to Archan Nair through my favorite magazine, Computer Arts Projects. I think the above picture is amazing. Obviously, the photograph of the little boy makes a big impact on the picture, but the images surrounding his head and body add an entirely different level. I mostly concentrate on vector graphics, but I love the way photographs and illustration can work together. I think one of the things holding me back in this area is taking great photographs. I purchased an SLR last year, and it takes great photographs, but I know it takes something more. I’m not sure if it is lighting or photo manipulation, but the above picture is proof that a good photograph can become great. The question is how to accomplish that feat…

Schmap

I got an email recently that said a picture I had taken of Buckingham Fountain was being considered for an entry into Schmap. I didn’t think anything of it, but they decided to publish it. My picture is not the only picture on there of Buckingham Fountain, but it’s good to know people can find your work online…if they look hard enough. Check it out here…you might have to scroll through the pictures.